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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
HOUSE.
SENATE Jan. IL.

War telegraph operators willg relief, as
Senator Mitchell introduced q bill to that
end a bill to grant the Manitoba K. r. right
OF way through Indian Territory read; bill
to reimburse victims OF the late Freeman's
bank; bill for relief OF Nebraska and Kan
sas settlers, and was passed and $3.50
was granted.
The salary OF commissioner OF labor was
increased fl ON S4. 900 to So 900. The idea
is to establish department of labor and
agriculture, and the commissioner is to be
a cabinet officer. Ruite discussion fol-
lowed on the cattle contageor bill, in which
Hatch, Mcmillan, Morgan. Butterworth
and Others took part. A running debate
followed.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY
DONKsTT0

rro MORE victims OF the Tiffin disaster
nave been traced.
rHr Chicago Drug and Chemical company
hss Jailed for SIS, ,OOO.
ruox.s MURPHY was burned to death in
fire at Portsmouth, U.
yrw Jersey legislature was again the
scene Of lively times Wednesday.
n PAINE HARRIS and wife celebrated
their golden wedding at Champaign, Ill.
A GENERAL strike OF miners is threatened
IN the anthracite coal fields OF Pennsylva-
MIA,
dead.
HOY JopS MARTIN wasinaugirated GOV
.,nsr y, Kausas for the second term Mon
day at Topeka.
Ixr BKuMprELp, negro, was hanged by
a mob at Osyka, Miss, Monday
H,Re,soy Met uRRY killed Sam johnson
IN quarrel at HartwelI, Ga, Monday
MIS-. FRED RArH OF Wooster, o., died
Monday from wounds inflicted by her nus
band with knife Saturday.
TIE constables attached the curtain OF
the Cleveland (O.) Theater Monday night
and ordered it kept down. 1t was run up
and kept up during the entire pay, lne
scenery being changed in full view OF tue ap-
plauding andienee. When the curtain was
rising the officers gra bbed and attemptedto
hold il down, but let 60 when they had been
carried dangling some ten feet into the air.
CHBARBER, merchant Difference, 5.
C.. ran piece cf lead in pencil into his
eve about year ago. The lead was re-
moved after two months, but II had pols-
oped the brain and be died Sunday.
New YORK 10 threatened with o coal
ismine.
JAcKsoS's day was observed in a royal
manner at Columbus, Ohio, Senator Thur.
man spoke,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
A National Organization of Ldryers.

At the annual meeting Of the Bar Asso-
citation OF the District OF Columbia, held
Tuesday; steps were taken to open cor
re-pondence with the various Bar Associ-
ations Of the country to ascertain the feas-
ibility of holding an annual convention OF
delegates from these bodies to consider
matters of general interest to the profes
sion. 1t is thought that such annual gath
erings OF representative members OF the bar
would be very useful in aiding to make the
laws of the different states simple and more
harmonious The legal profession is al
most, il moi quite. the only body Of pro-
iessional men who have no such national
organization.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
A Venerable Judge Drops Dead.

CHICAGO, ILL, Jan. 1O.-Judge John s.
Rogers, justice Of the circuit court Of Cook
county, was paying bill IN dry goods store
ON State street this afternoon when he sudden
ly fell to the floor in an apoplectic fit, gave
two or three gasps and was dead
Judge Rogers was born 10 Glasgow, KY,
December 2S, 1918. In July, 1870, he was
elected to the circuit bench Of Cook county
and has continued in the Office since H1
leaves a wife and children.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
Poisoned hY Gaa.

ORToNvILLE, MINI, Jan. 10-A discovery
was made to day when the neighbors, seeing
no one stirring about the residence Of James
King, forced an entrance and found Mr.. and
Mrs. King in bed, apparently dead and the
house full of coal gas. Everything possible
was done to bring the unlortunates back to
life and in the ease of Mr.. King with partial
success. Mrs. King was found quite dead
Mr. King may rally and recover. King was
Well-to-do,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
Captain Blackiston nt Rest.

sr. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. 1O.-Captain Eben-
eezer Blackiston, one of the pioneers of St
Joseph, having come here nearly forty years
ago, died to-day at West Plains. He was
largely interested in real estate Of the city and
in mines in Colorado and Arizona. He was a
prominent mason, and is supposed to leave
between $500,tO0 and $700000. He left q
family of five children, four of whom are mar
ried
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
A Disastrous Wreck.

STAUNToN, Va, Jan. 10.-A disastrous wreck
occurred on the Chesapeake g. Ohio railroad
this evening. A through freight train, running
at the rate of forty miles an hour, collided with
a way freight at Brands Station. Both trains
were completely wrecked. Charles Mails, er-
gineer; Joseph Newman, brakeman, and
George Howell, fireman, were severely hurt,
the latter dangerously.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
An Exploded Boiler.

DENNrsoN, o., Jan. 10.-The boiler of a
Panhandle locomotive blew up just as it start
gineer, fireman and conductor were on the
engine but escaped without serious injury.
The cause of the accident is not known, as
there was plenty Of water. The engine is
total wreck.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
CoraLee anm1t1en To KaiL

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Jan. I'm the circuit
court here to-day the case of Cora Lee, indict-
ed as one of the murderers of Sarah Graham,
October l, 1885, was called before Judge Bland,
but on motion of the state continuance was
granted until the next MAY term, on the claim
that one important witness was absent. Cora
Lee was then admitted TO bail in the sum Of
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
CONGRESSIONAL
SENATE Jan. z.

Bills-to settle claims when made in de-
tense OF the United States; appropriatinp
$50, 900 to the order OF Erskine S. Allen
who was inventor OF the Springfield rife;
Interstate commerce bill was discussed at
length.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
r;g snow storm.

ATcHIsoN, KAs., Jan. THE thermometer
registered II deg. below zero in this locality at
daylight this morning. Later It moderated,
and fierce snow storm set in, which con-
tnued all day, and at midnight It still pre-
walls.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
FotherinEham Case.

81. LOUIS, Jan. I'm the criminal court to-
day, counsel for Fotheringham applied for
reduction Of his clients bail. He was indicted
on two charges, that of grand larceny aud
that OF receiving stolen property. Cour fixed
amount was $21 600, $4,000 In each case.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
A Milestone Bursrs.

DETROIT, Jan. IA Free P>'ess special from
Fowlerville says: "The stone in the feed mill
Of Alton Perkins, of this place, burst at
O'Clock this afternoon. Louis Perkins, aged
~, was killed instantly, and Lee Mann and
Charles Hopkins were severely fabred."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
HOUSE.

Bills-a school OF instruction for cavalry;
river and harbor bill referred back; nutilary
post to be established near Denver; bill
prohibiting disappointment offuneral com
mites for deceased members to go outside
ofWashington at Government expense; house
considered bill to erect $500, 900 public
building at Charleston; quite a debate en-
sued and the bill passed.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
HOUSE.

Bill passed regarding sale OF Sac and Fox
Indian lands in Kansas; Mr.. Hatch brought
mp his bureau OF agriculture bill; SIT the
evening session the House passed forty tive O
pension bills.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
SENATE Jan. 12.

Bill passed extending twelve months the
time for filing French spoilation claims
Appropriation proposed of 50, 900, 900 for
construction OF coast deiences-Consi,lera-
tion ad libiium OF the interstate commerce
bill. and, after an executive session, ad.
iourned.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
HOUSE.

Conferences appointed on allotment o.
lands in severalty to Indians-An add.
tonal circuit judge provided for Massa.
chusetts-Edmunds' anti-polygamy act
and Tucker substitute considered, and the
substitute passed without division-Ad-
iourned.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
SENATE Jan. 10.

taken up, and Senator Beck made a long
speech; Senate committee made favora bic
report on bill to esta blish two land offices.
at Akron and Stirling, Colo. Petitions
cameron, for reduction OF internal taxes;
Evarts, from No 8 Chamber of Commerce,
amending interstate commerce bill; Vance,
repeal OF internal revenue laws.
HOUSE.
The Speaker laid before the House OF
Representatives. communication from
the Secretary OF the Treasury in reply to a
resolution asking for the Interpretation OF
he tariff law respecting the duties on fish.
Referred.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
In the Pen.

Sr. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 6-Dan Noriarity, In
the charge Of a Pinkerton detective, arrived
from Kansas City this morning. He tells the
same story about his connection with the
robbery as before, except that he adds that
when he wrote to Wittrock refusing to have
anything to do with the scheme, the latter
answered him that there was absolutely no
danger, as he had the messenger liked" all
right He emphatically denies having
'squealed." 1t is supposed that he will not
be prosecuted and that he was brought here to
testify In the coming trial against Fothering-
ham.
The Adams express robbers, Frederick
Wittrock, w. W. Haight and Thomas Weaver,
we're taken TO the penitentiarv at Jefferson
City by an earlier train than was expected,
but Notwithstanding q large crowd congre-
gated at the railway station to see them of.
As the train pulled out number of United
States express employees joined in giving three
cheers for "Jim Cumngs."
The trip TO Jefferson City was uneventful
and after the usual preliminaries at the peni-
tentiary the prisoners were placed In separate
cells They will be put to work in day or
two.
JEFFERSON CRY, No, Jan. 6-The train
robbers, Fred Wittrock, William W. Hsight
and Thomas Weaver, were brought up FROM
st Louis TO-DAY and placed In the penitentia-
~. They excited more interest than the leg
tslature as the story Of Wittrock's bold per
formance and his escape in leaky skiff had
been rehearsed In various shapes and with
some additions Coming up on the train, the
trio was very cheerful, singing and laughing
most of the time. They weakened little
when introduced within the walls Of their fu-
ture home and looked remorsefully sub
dued as they were ushered to their cells by
William RYAN, the Glendale train robber, now
like themselves under sentence, but who occu-
pies the position of assistant turnkey in the
penitentiary. Wittrock and Haight win be
cell mates, being placed in the south side Of
hall in cell No. las. Weaver is In the north
side Of hall B In cell No. 1l9 Haight will be
known on the penitentiary records as No 6l00,
Weaver as 6l01 and Wittrock as 6102 They
are not yet detailed for work.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-22
A Horrible Suicide.

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Jan. IA CouyieY-Jour,sos
Morgsntown, Butler county, Ky, special gives
the revolving details of the suicide of s. NJ.
Sterritt Sterritt was a man about 40 years Of
age. He had just married. His mother and
sister objected to the match and refused to
allow him to bring his bride to their home.
lie told them If he could not live there he
would not live anywhere, and went to his room
ana secured razor but was prevented from
using IL BY his brother.
he then left, vowng that be would carry
out his purpose. Friends who had learned OF
ms state OF mind followed him on horseback.
one OF them came up with him at point In
sight Of the house where he had left bis bride
Oh twenty-four hours Sterritt called out to
MN not TO approach him, and. before his n1r-
su could prevent seized his chin whiskers
ana at the same time raising his neck aud
easning across 1t several times with q razor.
ped dead.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
Correspondence of the Beaconl
MoReANzA. Feb. u. 1851.

MoRsANzA, Feb. IL, 1887.
In answer to an informal call, the Farm
ers' Club of Morganza met to-day at the
store Of j. W. Latham. F. N. Dyer was
made chairman, c. ]. Russell secretary and
j. ]. Alvey treasurer. The meeting was
addressed by several members, and after
the business of the day was transacted ad-
journed to meet again at same place on
Saturday, February 26th, st 3 P. NJ. At
the next meeting permanent officers will
be elected and committees appointed. This
is an initial step in ST. Mary's and one wen
worth following in the different neighbor-
hoods Aside from any pecuniaTy benefit
that may accrue 20 members buying their
guanos, etc, jointly, and thus obtaining
lower prices, a vast deal Of good may be
done in correcting abuses. lessening freights
and obtaining needed legislation, etc.
Farmers are realizing the fact that they
must unite in demanding fair dealing, and
not sit at home hrocding over their individ-
ual wrongs. The Morganza club has 40
members now and expects to have an hun
dred by next meeting.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
Farmers and Tmxasi0n.

II will be remembered that the State Con-
ventiOn of farmers, held in Baltimore last
January, at which this county was repre-
scented, passed resolution authorizing the
president TO appoint committee on taxa
ton. Ex-Gov. w. T. Hamilton, the presi-
dent, has selected the following gentlemen
as a committee: Edward Stake, OF Wash
ingto county; DR.. w. w. Waring, of Prince
Georges county; Thomas +. Shepherd, of
Carroll county; DIR. r. c. Mackall, of Cecil
county; Henry c. Hallowell, of Montgom-
cry county; DIR. L l.. Adking, of Talbot
county, and Samuel Brooke, of Anne
Arundel county.
The object expected to be accomplished
by the committee is the preparation of a
law to be submitted and pressed upon the
attention of the next Legislature for rad
ical change in the assessment and taxation
of property in this State, A member ofthe
committee states that a law is now in course
Of preparation which provides not only for
the taxation of mortgages, but all kinds of
property. The law also provides a system
of annual listing, by which any person in
the State shall annually list or report him
self and property for taxation.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

The modus operandi of progressive
donkey party is thus described by the
Springfield Union: You Gu; big silhou-
cite Of a tailloss doakey out of cloth or pa
per, and fasten il 10 the wall. Each Of the
guests receives a cambria tail and pin,
and is then blindiolded and placed in a
corner opposite the donkey. After whiri
ing aroand thres times he starts out to pin
the tail 20 the donkey. Wherever he
strikes the wall, there he must pin the tail.
The result generally IS still tailleSs DON
key surrounded b. galaxy of tails and
lots Of fun"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
ItALYAT.

Flashes.
Did You get valentineg
Ii is hoped that Mr.. Welt will soon re-
cover his stolen sloop.
DR. Thomas A. Lynch, adyertises two
Thoroughbred fillies for sale.
We learn that Grand Masque is down
in the bills for Mechanicsville on Monday
evening next
The Leonardtown Rifles have been re-
quested to attend Fridays Hop, at Moore's
Hotel in uniform.
The record in the Biscoe case has been
printed and Saturday night the lawyers in
tereSted received copies.
The preparations for the Hop at Moore's
Hotel next Friday night insure for those
attending most enjoyable evening.
Tuesday, Justice Camalier, held John
Drury, in default Of bail, for March CoErt.
TO testify in case Of State vs. Cottingham.
The mild weather and high winds Of the
past week have somewhat improved the
roads and raised the embargo on local
travel
The rapid approach Of the lenten season
seems 10 be hurrying up marriages and
merry-makings. Lent begins next We'd
nesday.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
Saint Marv's Beacon.
Travellers Guide.

S. NJ. X. r. Trims leave Brandy
wine, going East, daily except SUNDAYS Z,
1890 n. m. Arriving at MechanicsyiIIe. III. AZ
a. IN. Leave MechanicsyiIle, going Wet
daily except Sundays, at 1910 o. M. Ar,
irving 1t Brandywine 2:10 p. m.
Early Morning Trains leave Mechanics
vile, going West, Mondays and Thurgdaya
at 5;45 a. m Arriving at Brandywine al
$50 2. III.
Evening Trains leave Brandywine, going
East, Wednesdays and SATURDAYS AZ $40 rs
III. Arriving at Mechanicsville at7:30 p. m
Norfolk steamers to Washington from
Piney Point on Tuesdays. Thursdays and
Saturdays, at 1880, p. II. Returning. Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
see advertisements elsewhere.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

An improved hig arm Sewing Machine.
The advantage of q high arm, admitting
the passage under it Of bulky garments
without mussing or selling the compacting
by them, Is too well known 10 require des-
cription.
II will last life time and its range of
work exceeds that of any other machine
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS.
Among the many advantages OF the
White machine are ifs needle, self-setting in
every sense OF the word-always right
II has the least complicated, the most
simple, durable and complete shuttle ever
made, simplicity in threading being an es-
pecial feature. The shuttle tension is SO
arranged that You can increase il or de-
crease it without removing the shuttle from
the machine or disarranging the work.
All wearing parts of the White are made
adjustable, SO that any last motion incident
to long usage can be easily taken up, thus
avoiding the delay and expense in duplica-
ting parts. The simplicity in threading the
White is unequaled by any other machine,
and we would particularly call attention
10 the fact in either the upper or lower
thread, there is no hole to thread through
excepting the eye of the needle.
For Family Use, Dress Making. Tailor
ing. the White is without peer.
t. Lee Harden, Agent,
COMPTON, MD. July %.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17
&c. AssigO's Items.
tFrom our Regular Corespoadtnt.l

From our Regular C0respoHdtHt.l
w. A. Langley, collector, seems to be the
right man in the right place. His collec-
tons have exceeded $4,000 since LIST of
January.
Parties continue to take place, and ex-
perienced carvers find that their presence
is appreciated as cold water" entertain
ments are things of the past.
The day prior to the cold wave, was a
most beautiful one. Frogs croaked, mos
quitoes essayed to bite, and birds warbled
TO their hearts content
Several white families have moved to
Alexandria, Va, and We hear that others
contemplate making the City of beautiful
distances" their permanent home at no dis
tant day.
The schools so far as We have been able
10 ascertain, are progressing tolerably well.
An interesting discussion occurred at one
of the private schools recently. The sub
ject debated was The quadrature Of the
circle" Some of the pupils argued that an
accurate proportion could not be obtained
and quoted the opinion of Van Cenlen and
other mathematicians in confederation OF
the same; and others were Of the decided
opinion that perfect accuracy seemed at.
tainable and INDUCED the opinion that an
arithmetical prodigy would appear and
satisfactorily solve the the perplexing pro-
blem.
Despite the number of foxes that have
been caught, hunters experience no trouble
in catching from one 10 three whenever
they avail themselves of the peculiar plea
sure of the chase.
A goodly number of citizens are receiv-
ing valentines in the shape of Orchilla al
manacs, and the little boys and girls are
wing with one another sending written
and stereo;yped verses expressive offriend-
ship, &c.
Ii givesus pleasure to state that we have
daily communication with several cities.
The Leary is an excellent boat, and her
officers are thoroughly acquainted with the
mode of knowing how to please.
RALYAT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

Poets Beware.

\ statement is going the rounds that
man is now confined in Wisconsin Jail
charged with writing poetry. We can
hardly credit the story, but if Wisconsin
has law covering such ofrenses the other
States will watch its practical operations
with deep concern. II is &greed that some
thing must be done to meet the existing
state Of affairs, and if such u law fills the
popular demand We shall look for its gem
eral adoption throughout the county,
Morning Herald
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-02-17

Says an exchange ron should never judge
a man by the umbrella he carries. Nins
times on; often iibelongs to somebody else
The officers ofthe Leonardtown Rife.
have received their new swords and belts.
Those who have seen them say that they
ara beauties.
Recently. Mn. J. Hilary Parson, Of Nor
CANA, shipped nine 90 turkeys to New
York, the sale Of which melted her $2l.36.
Who cEn beat fhiss
Tuesday the confscated dredge boat.
Eastern Light was sold al Sheriffs Sale.
The price paid was $110 and Capt w. w.
Vessels was the purchaser.
Says an exchange, I'VE needn't be so
awfully afraid of war, since the English
government has practically decided to adopt
the American Lee-Remington rife"
Monday the Dredge Ajax put in an APP
Pearance in our bay and went 10 work i'm
proving the channel. The officers and crew
appear to be social and gentlemanly set.
Thursday last, George r. Gather, as
signee of Mortgage, sold the Long property,
situated in Milestown district and contain
ing 400 acres for 5000. Purchaser, Capt.
John Palmer.
Beware Of hulless oats men. They are
not exactly sowing wild cats, but they
are said to be INDUCING some wild persua-
siyes TO induce our unsophisticated farmers
to sow some for them.
Mr.. w. II. Ford having received full
line of new and nObby samples will soon
be again on the road and Merchants desir-
ing salable article will do we'll to keep
an order for him.
Monday, Andrew Cation, was before
Justice Camalier, charged with breaking
into the boathouse of Messrs. Joseph Neal
and Frank N. Holmes. The justice fined
him IS, costs included.
The bill which has recently passed the q.
5. House of Representatives for the pay
ment of what is known as the Fourth of
July claims contains an allowance of $115
for Thomas NJ. Shadrick, of this county.
Mr.. John A. b. Shermantine, of the sth
district, has returned from his Southern
tour. During his sojourn in Alabama Mr..
s, it will be remembered, treated the BEA.
con readers to an interesting and entertain
ing letter.
Speaking of Federal appointments, the
Centerville Record says: at you want an
Office and long life move to the Eastern
Shore" The best place to move to to OBJ
tain long life is st. Mary's, but if you
want an office this is the last place in the
world TO settle in.
AT Mondays meeting, the Debating So
cioty appropriated $50 to be expended on
books, and appointed as committee TO Sc
lect the books to be purchased Messrs. Cam
alier, Morgan and Dawkins. Members de-
string TO have any particular book bought
are invited to send the name to the Com
mittee.
Representative Compton introduced in
the House Monday bill to pay the heirs
Of j. w. j. Moore, of Leonardtown, war
claims amounting 10 $2,575. He also in
troduced bill to grant pension to Mrs.
Elizabeth Bennett, widow of John w. Ben
nett, of Maryland, who was soldier in the
war Of 1872